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Hillsboro, North Dakota Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Hillsboro, ND: Passport Offices & Application Process

Traill County Clerk of Court
114 W Caledonia Ave
Hillsboro ND, 58045

In Hillsboro, North Dakota there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Hillsboro passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 1 passport office in Hillsboro, there are (55) other passport offices in North Dakota from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Hillsboro, North Dakota and Expedited Passport service options for Hillsboro.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Hillsboro North Dakota

Showing the single passport office in Hillsboro:

Traill County Clerk of Court

114 W Caledonia Ave
Hillsboro, ND 58045

 

Other passport offices near Hillsboro North Dakota

Norman County Auditor-Treasurer - Ada - 21.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Hillsboro

These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.

Chicago Passport Agency - 518.7 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 572.5 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 666 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 793.2 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 812.4 Miles



Hillsboro, North Dakota Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Hillsboro is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Hillsboro or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Hillsboro will need to visit a passport office.
* Hillsboro isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Hillsboro

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Hillsboro or any other city in North Dakota or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Hillsboro are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Hillsboro

Residents of the following cities that are close to Hillsboro can consider using the passport office services in Hillsboro for their passport application sealing needs.

Gardner North Dakota, Mayville North Dakota, Portland North Dakota, Erie North Dakota, Casselton North Dakota, West Fargo North Dakota, Dilworth Minnesota, Buffalo North Dakota, East Grand Forks Minnesota, Sharon North Dakota, Davenport North Dakota, Hawley Minnesota, Barnesville Minnesota, Rogers North Dakota, Nome North Dakota, Fosston Minnesota, Petersburg North Dakota, Kent Minnesota, Pekin North Dakota, Conway North Dakota

Passport Expediting in Hillsboro, North Dakota

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Hillsboro. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Hillsboro, North Dakota

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Hillsboro simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Hillsboro contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Hillsboro?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Hillsboro and needing a passport is that there is no regional passport office nearby. If you need a passport quickly, you will have limited options. With most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Hillsboro.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Hillsboro to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Hillsboro?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Hillsboro, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). There are no regional passport issuing offices within 200 miles. You might want to consider using a private passport courier that can expedite your passport application.

How much does a passport cost in Hillsboro?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

Where to get passport photos in Hillsboro?

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Hillsboro.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

CVS #8613 - Fargo - (28.9 mi)
Photo Center
1321 19th Avenue North
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 232-2720
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Fargo - (29.1 mi)
One Block East Of The Fargodome
1100 19th Avenue N
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 235-9505
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Fargo Supercenter - (30.5 mi)
Photo Center
4731 13th Ave S
Fargo ND 58103
701-281-9841
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Fargo location in the Western Center - (30.8 mi)
West Of Target On 13th Avenue
4302 13th Ave S
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 356-8803
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #11552 - Fargo - (30.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 42Nd St & 13Th Ave
4201 13Th Ave S
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 282-4198
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10187 - Moorhead - (31.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 8Th & Main
900 Main Ave
Moorhead MN 56560
(218) 236-0252
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #8612 - Fargo - (31.2 mi)
Photo Center
2425 13th Avenue South
Fargo ND 58103
(701) 232-4872
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Crookston Supercenter - (31.3 mi)
Photo Center
1930 Sahlstrom Dr
Crookston MN 56716
218-281-6178
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Moorhead - (31.4 mi)
Photo Center
403 S 8th Street
Moorhead MN 56560
(218) 291-9203
Price: Cost varies by location
Costco Store #1119 - West Fargo Nd - (31.5 mi)
Photo Center
750 23Rd Ave East
West Fargo ND 58078
(701) 281-2220
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99



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